The foreign policy behavior of small states, which in today’s world comprise some sixty countries, is not prominently represented in academia. Studies associa

Can a distinct national foreign policy still be identified for small EU member states, and what accounts for the balance between national and EU foreign policy?

Offering empirical richness within a consistent theoretical framework, this work provides a comprehensive examination of small state foreign policy.

Comprehensive and timely, this Handbook identifies the key characteristics, challenges and opportunities involved in the politics of small states across the glo